Movies
Legendary screenwriter William Goldman, who literally wrote the book on the craft, crafted dialogue and characters who continue to thrill audiences across generations, whether his stories took place in the wild west, mild-mannered suburbia or a fantastic fairy tale realm.
Nov. 16, 2018
His greatest insight into the entertainment business became a legendary Hollywood mantra — “Nobody knows anything” — but it was another much-repeated three-word maxim that I will remember William Goldman for most fondly: “As you wish.”
In an exclusive essay for The Times, Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin remembers his mentor, fellow Oscar-winner William Goldman, who died Nov. 16 at age 87.
Nov. 20, 2018
Entertainment & Arts
William Goldman famously penned the words “Nobody knows anything” in his Hollywood memoir “Adventures in the Screen Trade.”
I was at a party a few days ago (it happens) and I ran into a pair of screenwriters I’m acquainted with.
Nov. 19, 2018
Obituaries
Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman, who penned the scripts for the seminal Robert Redford films “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “All the President’s Men,” as well as the beloved comedy “The Princess Bride,” has died.
Business
Williams-Sonoma Inc., the owner of kitchenware stores and the Pottery Barn home decor retail chain, has hired Goldman Sachs to explore strategic options, which could include the sale of the company, people familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
Jan. 24, 2007
Editors note: Screenwriter William Goldman died Friday at 87 at his home in Manhattan of complications from colon cancer and pneumonia, said his daughter Jenny Goldman.
April 2, 2000
Books
In the book “The Princess Bride” by William Goldman — upon which the same-titled film was based — never has “life isn’t fair” come with such mirth.
June 30, 2016
Film agent David Goldman joined International Creative Management, adding to a recent exodus from the William Morris Agency’s film department.
Feb. 11, 1991